 BMW is once again defining a brand-new segment in the automobile
market. The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo combines elegance, space,
comfort and variability in truly unique style. As an attractive,
future-oriented extension of the BMW 5 Series, the BMW 5 Series Gran
Turismo is quite unparalleled worldwide in the upper middle segment,
combining the characteristic features of a prestige saloon, a
modern, highly versatile Sports Activity Vehicle, and a classic Gran
Turismo in brand-new, unprecedented style.

 Through its body design, the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo combines
the proportions so typical of a BMW, an elegantly stretched
silhouette and a coup้-like roofline, as well as four doors with
frameless windows to create one complete, harmonious unit. The front
view of the car animates powerful dynamism through the sheer
presence of the upright BMW kidney grille, large air intakes and
dual round headlights slanted back at an attractive angle. For the
first time the daytime driving light function is provided by corona
rings with LED technology. Boasting clear-cut horizontal lines, the
rear end comes with that characteristic look of width, power and
muscle further enhanced by L-shaped rear light clusters with
homogenously illuminated rows of lights in LED technology.

 The luxurious and, for a car with this kind of coup้-like
silhouette, surprisingly generous and variable interior gives both
the driver and passengers a spontaneous feeling of comfort and
well-being. This superior feeling is further enhanced by comfortable
entry to the car, the slightly elevated seating position, the large
window areas, the optional panorama glass roof, as well as exquisite
materials and supreme quality of finish.

 Flexibly adjustable, the interior of the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
enables the driver and passengers to vary the generous space inside
the car as they wish to their individual, personal requirements. In
their standard position, the rear seats offer the passengers the
same kind of legroom as in the BMW 7 Series combined with the same
headroom as in the BMW X5. In this configuration, luggage capacity
is already an ample 440 litres or 15.4 cu ft. Thanks to the
partition behind the rear seats, the passenger and luggage
compartments are separated acoustically and in terms of climate
conditions from one another like in a saloon. When required, the
rear seats may be moved individually to the front by up to 100
millimetres or almost 4", with legroom still remaining the same as
in the BMW 5 Series Saloon and an increase in luggage capacity to
590 litres or 20.7 cu ft. And after folding down the rear-seat
backrests together with the partition, finally, luggage space
increases to its maximum capacity of 1,700 litres or 59.5 cu ft.

 Offering unique functionality, the two-piece tailgate on the BMW 5
Series Gran Turismo provides exceptional variability and maximum
comfort in loading the luggage compartment. Opening the small,
sedan-like luggage compartment lid beneath the rear window, with the
tailgate as such remaining closed, the driver and passengers are
able to conveniently load the rear compartment without causing any
unpleasant noise, draughts or changes in temperature within the
passenger compartment. To load large and bulky objects, on the other
hand, all they have to do is open the large tailgate for maximum
convenience.

 The sheer space and the inspiring, modern design of the interior
team up to provide a truly luxurious ambience and the supreme
long-distance comfort of a modern Gran Turismo. The sleek surfaces
on the front and rear door panels merging smoothly into one another
as well as the horizontal arrangement of the instrument panel
enhance the impression of supreme generosity. Seat comfort, headroom
and elbow freedom are all of the highest standard otherwise to be
found only in the luxury performance class. The slightly elevated
seating position, the clear, structured arrangement of the controls,
BMWs new iDrive with its Control Display up to 10.2 inches in size,
and the cockpit in Black Panel technology all help to give the
driver maximum supremacy at all times. The rear seats may be
adjusted individually fore-and-aft and also come with individual
adjustment of the backrest angle. To meet the greatest demands in
terms of individual luxury, finally, two individual comfort seats at
the rear are available as an option.

 The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is entering the market with a choice
of no less than three ultra-modern drive units carrying over BMW -EfficientDynamics
into a new segment in the automobile world. The BMW 530d Gran
Turismo offers a truly unique, unparalleled balance of driving
experience and fuel economy with average fuel consumption in the EU
test cycle of just 6.5 litres/100 kilometres, equal to 43.5 mpg imp,
and a CO2 rating of 173 g/km. The two gasoline models also set new
standards for efficiency in their respective engine class.

 As a world-first achievement introducing a new and even more
efficient range of engines, the BMW 535i Gran Turismo comes with the
first straight-six gasoline engine featuring TwinPower Turbo, High
Precision Injection and VALVETRONIC and developing maximum output of
225 kW/306 hp. The top engine in the range, finally, is the V8
TwinPower Turbo delivering maximum output of 300 kW/407 hp in the
BMW 550i Gran Turismo. The BMW 530d Gran Turismo, in turn, comes
with a 180 kW/245 hp straight-six diesel of the latest generation
with an all-aluminium crankcase and common-rail direct fuel
injection. All engines naturally fulfil the EU5 emission standard.

 All model variants come as standard with the eight-speed automatic
transmission previously to be admired only in the BMW 760i
twelve-cylinder luxury saloon. Featuring an innovative configuration
of gearsets, a unique level of internal efficiency, and the same low
weight and compact dimensions as a six-speed automatic transmission,
this high-tech automatic combines gearshift comfort, dynamic
performance, and motoring efficiency of the highest calibre. The
most advanced engine technology, the innovative eight-speed
automatic transmission, and a wide range of unique technologies in
the context of BMW EfficientDynamics allow the BMW 5 Series Gran
Turismo to set new standards also in terms of economy and emission
management.

 The modern, demanding suspension technology of the BMW 5 Series
Gran Turismo is designed for both fascinating driving dynamics and
supreme grand touring comfort. The double track control arm front
axle and the Integral-V rear axle exclusive to BMW are made largely
of aluminium. Standard features also include rear axle air
suspension as well as hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering with a
steering servo pump operating on demand. Integral Active Steering is
available as an option, combining active steering of the front
wheels with rear-wheel steering varying according to driving
conditions and current requirements.

 Featured as standard, Dynamic Drive Control influences not only
the gearshift dynamics, but also the gas pedal and steering
assistance control map. In combination with optional Adaptive Drive,
the dampers with infinite variation on both the inbound and rebound
stroke contribute to the superior suspension function. In addition
to the NORMAL, SPORT and SPORT+ programs, the driver also has the
choice of the COMFORT mode available directly from the Dynamic Drive
Control button on the centre console. A further point is that
intervention in DSC Dynamic Stability Control is reduced in the
SPORT+ setting and in the traction mode.

 The optimised body structure in conjunction with appropriately
coordinated and electronically masterminded passive safety systems
ensures maximum occupant safety at all times. These systems include
three-point inertia-reel seat belts on all seats, frontal and side
airbags as well as head airbags at the side, crash-activated
headrests at the front, runflat tyres and a tyre defect indicator.
The standard features include foglamps and adaptive brake lights,
with bi-xenon dual headlights including a daytime driving light
function as well as Adaptive Headlights with variable light
distribution and Bending Lights all coming as an option.

 The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is also available as an option with
the complete range of features from BMW ConnectedDrive, including
Cruise Control with Stop & Go, a High-Beam Assistant, Lane Change
Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Speed Limit Info, BMW Night Vision
with detection of individual persons, Side View, Top View, and a
back-up camera. Over and above these outstanding features, BMW
ConnectedDrive also offers BMW Online, BMW Assist, BMW TeleServices,
as well as an Enhanced Emergency Call function automatically
determining and reporting the current location of the car.

 The wide range of standard features offered by the BMW 5 Series
Gran Turismo includes automatic air conditioning, an audio system,
an AUX-In connector bush, and the Integrated Owners Manual.
Optional features include four-zone automatic air conditioning
(standard in the BMW 550i Gran Turismo), telecommunication and
navigation systems, a USB port, an 80 GB hard disc for navigation
data and the users private music collection, a multi-channel audio
system, a DAB double tuner, a DVD entertainment system at the rear,
a Head-Up Display, a panorama glass roof optimised for noise control
and attractive design, as well as an electrically swivelling trailer
hook.